There are a bunch of cool things about Carlsbad. The funky little downtown village, the beach, and the Carlsbad Flower Fields. What, you might ask, is so special about a few flowers? As the saying goes, let me count the ways.A long history of cultivationThe current flower fields owe their existence to a man named Luther Gage, a horticulturist who moved to the area in … [Read more...] about Cool things about Carlsbad – the Flower Fields
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The Google Voice verification code scam gets real
By now, most of us are familiar with authentication codes sent by websites to confirm our identity. Leave it to the scammers, however, to find a way to use that to their advantage. What is the Google Voice Verification Code scam?The scam targets people who have posted online about items for sale on sites like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Just so everyone else … [Read more...] about The Google Voice verification code scam gets real
Review of A Dark and Stormy Tea by Laura Childs
From the publisher of A Dark and Stormy TeaIt was a dark and stormy night, but that was the least of Theodosia Browning's troubles. As she approaches St. Philips Graveyard, Theodosia sees two figures locked in a strange embrace. Wiping rain from her eyes, Theodosia realizes she has just witnessed a brutal murder and sees a dark-hooded figure slip away into the fog.In … [Read more...] about Review of A Dark and Stormy Tea by Laura Childs
Right place, right time — 6 iconic sunrises (and sunsets)
I love a good sunrise (or sunset). The light and colors are the best of the day, and the scene signifies a beginning of a day with promise or the ending of a day well-spent. My favorite time of day to take photos is during the hour or so before the sun rises. I took these iconic sunrises and sunsets during that time, when the light was soft and the conditions—thanks to a … [Read more...] about Right place, right time — 6 iconic sunrises (and sunsets)
Review of Deadly Rescue by Kate Parker
From the publisher of Deadly RescueApril, 1940. Hitler is invading Denmark on Tuesday. Olivia Redmond has only a weekend to bring a Nobel Prize winning chemist and his war-altering research to Britain. The scientist and his wife want to leave, but their troublesome daughter will do anything to stop her parents from departing.The scientist’s wife was close friends with … [Read more...] about Review of Deadly Rescue by Kate Parker